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Ramaphosa outlines next Eskom restructuring objectives, highlights grid industrialisation potential
13th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated the importance of the creation of a fully independent, State-owned transmission company to the development of a competitive electricity market where there... 


US firm Cascade takes aim at predicting future construction projects
12th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

In construction, the most expensive projects may be the ones a firm never even knew about. Somewhere a bond has been filed, a site has changed hands and the winner of a nine-figure project is... 


Long-delayed Tygerberg Central Hospital project aims for 2033/34 commissioning
12th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

The current timeline for the commissioning of the new Tygerberg Central Hospital is in the 2033/34 financial year, says Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Tygerberg Hospital... 


TRIM tests market appetite for branch-line concessions
12th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A new market testing exercise has been initiated to assess interest in partnership opportunities across South Africa’s railway branch lines for freight and passenger trains. This so-called... 


UK development finance agency signs MoU with African infrastructure project investor
12th August 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK development finance institution and impact investor British International Investment (BII) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with specialist African infrastructure project... 


VAE SA delivers new rail crossing for Crossmoor Station in KwaZulu-Natal
11th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

A new diamond crossing has been installed at Crossmoor Station to improve reliability, safety and travel times for daily commuter passengers on State-owned the Passenger Rail Agency of South... 


Granger Bay reclamation project on track to seek Parliament approval in 2027
11th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

Parliament is expected to deliver its verdict on the proposed project to reclaim just more than 3 ha of land from the sea at the V&A Waterfront, in the third quarter of next year, says V&A... 


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Green Building

Inadequate enforcement limits regulation impact
12th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While South Africa has appropriate insulation regulatory frameworks in place across thermal performance, fire safety and consumer protection, inadequate enforcement "creates gaps" in their... 


Global EIFS market set to grow as green building demand accelerates
12th June 2026

The global exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate  of 10.30% from 2025 to 2032, reaching a valuation of about $240.3-billion by... 


DEE to assess next steps for energy performance certificate registrations
1st June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré has commended owners of large public and private buildings that have registered their properties for an Energy Performance Certificate... 


Nigeria HVACR expo draws strong industry participation
29th May 2026

More than 2 800 industry professionals attended the inaugural editions of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, which were held over three days at the Landmark Centre, in Lagos,... 


AI integration enhances HVAC systems
29th May 2026

AI is becoming increasingly important in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions for the business-to-business sector, particularly for improving energy efficiency, operational... 


Sustainability, urbanisation driving demand for efficient systems
29th May 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Demand for energy efficient heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems is increasing, owing to ongoing urbanisation and industrial development in developing economies,... 


Transition raises costs, skills pressures
29th May 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

 Businesses transitioning to environmentally friendly refrigerants and heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems are facing growing operational, financial and... 


Infrastructure

Ramaphosa outlines next Eskom restructuring objectives, highlights grid industrialisation potential
13th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated the importance of the creation of a fully independent, State-owned transmission company to the development of a competitive electricity market where there... 


US firm Cascade takes aim at predicting future construction projects
12th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

In construction, the most expensive projects may be the ones a firm never even knew about. Somewhere a bond has been filed, a site has changed hands and the winner of a nine-figure project is... 


Long-delayed Tygerberg Central Hospital project aims for 2033/34 commissioning
12th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

The current timeline for the commissioning of the new Tygerberg Central Hospital is in the 2033/34 financial year, says Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Tygerberg Hospital... 


TRIM tests market appetite for branch-line concessions
12th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A new market testing exercise has been initiated to assess interest in partnership opportunities across South Africa’s railway branch lines for freight and passenger trains. This so-called... 


UK development finance agency signs MoU with African infrastructure project investor
12th August 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK development finance institution and impact investor British International Investment (BII) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with specialist African infrastructure project... 


VAE SA delivers new rail crossing for Crossmoor Station in KwaZulu-Natal
11th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

A new diamond crossing has been installed at Crossmoor Station to improve reliability, safety and travel times for daily commuter passengers on State-owned the Passenger Rail Agency of South... 


Lamola calls for value-added critical minerals industry to drive Africa's industrialisation
7th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Africa must seize the global critical minerals opportunity to accelerate industrialisation, create jobs and deepen regional economic integration rather than continue exporting raw materials,... 


Materials & Equipment

Furnace’s melting performance boosts metalworking processes
7th August 2026

Bale-out furnaces are essential in foundries and metalworking industries, such as automotive, electronics and jewellery, owing to their high efficiency, precise temperature control and robust... 


Raubex appoints new COO as Lourens takes early retirement
31st July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Infrastructure development and construction materials company Raubex has appointed Jaco van der Bijl COO and executive director, with effect from September 1, to succeed Dirk Lourens, who is taking... 


Pilot Crushtec targets emerging operators with mobile scalper
31st July 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Crushing, screening and material handling solutions provider Pilot Crushtec International has expanded its locally developed crushing and screening range with the launch of the DynamiTrac XS200... 


Itac grants a 20% duty increase on certain rock drilling equipment parts
29th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended an increase in the general rate of customs duty on certain rock drilling equipment parts, from free of duty... 


Dust solutions improve operationality
17th July 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

There is an ongoing shift from traditional technologies to embracing smart technologies for dust collection, whereby the latter are adopted to enhance dust control solutions to improve plant... 


PPC appoints seasoned investment banker to its board
14th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cement maker PPC has appointed Nick Pagden as a nonexecutive director and a member of its investment committee, with effect from October 1. Pagden has over 40 years of investment banking... 


Customer-centric focus highlighted as Babcock becomes Lincoln Electric's preferred partner in sub-Saharan Africa
10th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Customers across sub-Saharan Africa are set to benefit from improved access to world-class welding technology, technical expertise, training and after-sales support following engineering solutions... 


Property

DP World to build 222 ha Mombasa Industrial Park Special Economic Zone
4th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Logistics and supply chain company DP World will develop the Mombasa Industrial Park Special Economic Zone to strengthen Kenya's position as a regional trade and logistics gateway and address the... 


Energy performance certificates to play important role in improving building energy consumption – IEPA
3rd August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Energy performance certificates (EPCs) are expected to play an increasingly important role in improving building performance, supporting informed investment decisions, reducing operational energy... 


Winde criticises ‘not in my backyard’ sentiment; says WCape housing prices driven by demand
31st July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Soaring property prices in the Western Cape are being driven by demand, says Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. “Everybody will say that in the inner-city of Cape Town, or perhaps in one of our... 


Cape Town CBD sees 41% property development boom
30th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Property investment in the Cape Town central business district (CBD) surged by 41% during 2025/26 compared with the previous year. The State of Cape Town Central City Report 2025, published this... 


Tribunal approves buyout of Balwin Properties
28th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved the acquisition of JSE-listed residential property company Balwin Properties by the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), represented by... 


Growthpoint spearheads South Africa’s first primary, surgical health village
28th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Real estate investment trust Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings (GHPH) has completed the development of the Epione Health Village, in Rosebank, Johannesburg. This development represents South... 


Construction of the Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel has now started
27th July 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel (WCCCH) had now formally started its construction phase, following a sod-turning ceremony. Located in the much larger Waterfall City development in... 


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